To answer your question, a 4" K-frame in .38 Special is usually my carry in any ambient temperature(there are no seasons in Floriduh) though you believe it to be a less probable choice than the .22 or .32 for whatever bizarre reason.

I don't really "carry", seeing as I don't have a C.W.P. But, my D.W. is always nearby, stoked with Cor-Bon 110 gr JHP, .357s. There are also 3 speedloaders handy. One with another re-load, and two with Federal Hydra-shock 110 gr .38 Specials. Oh, I almost forgot the the C.C.I. shotshells.

But, my D.W. is always nearby, stoked with Cor-Bon 110 gr JHP, .357s. There are also 3 speedloaders handy. One with another re-load, and two with Federal Hydra-shock 110 gr .38 Specials. Oh, I almost forgot the the C.C.I. shotshells.

Whats the deal with the .38 loads? Are you worried that after 12 rounds of .357 that your hand may be sore?

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What do you carry

Old Padawan. In reply to why I also keep .38s with my reloads is really quite easy. Versatilty.
Here's why. The reason I keep the D.W. handy is the fact that gives me more options if, or when, I need to actually have it. I often drive long distances to and from my gigs. Sometimes I'm in swampy(aligator) areas. Sometimes I'm in a low woodlands(brown bears) area. In Florida, there are nasty snakes (the shotshells) in just about anyplace.
And lets not forget the worst predator of all, the two legged kind. Some gigs take me into, or through, or work, in some rather unsavory places.
From what I've read, a "like" revolver best suits my requirements.
I'm surely no expert. Maybe someone else has a pertinate reply.
I'm listening.